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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.73, 81.08 and 39.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.73, 81.08 and 39.06 is: 53.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.73 : 81.08 = 39.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.73/81.08 = 39.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.73x = 81.08 × 39.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.73x = 3,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166.79/58.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.93

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